Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement handed out a total of 1,426 traffic violations on April 26, 2022 during Operation 24 Hours.
Of the total 1,426 traffic violations, 1,274 were solely related to speed. There were also 207 other Traffic Safety Act violations, which included 15 distracted driving violations and 55 red light violations.
During this Operation 24 Hours, Traffic Enforcement Section officers caught an excessive speeder travelling 65km/hr over the posted speed limit (145 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone) on Whitemud Drive. The driver was issued a mandatory court summons.
The Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton coordinate regular enforcement campaigns throughout the year (such as Operation 24 Hours) to improve traffic safety on Edmonton’s roadways.
